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Ford Escort Mk3 and Mk4 (1980 to 1990): specs, NZ numbers and buying checks

The Ford Escort Mk3 and Mk4 was built from 1980 to 1990 as a hatchback, wagon or convertible, with a manual or automatic gearbox, front wheel drive and petrol or diesel power. Chassis codes: Mk3 and Mk4.

Key facts

Years
1980 to 1990
Chassis codes
Mk3, Mk4
Body types
Hatchback, Wagon, Convertible
Gearboxes
Manual, Automatic
Drive
FWD (front wheel drive)
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel

On NZ roads

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Known weak points

Redline has not curated a buying guide for the Ford Escort Mk3 and Mk4 yet. The live buyer brief in Redline search reads the NZ register, US recall data and Redline sales for this generation and drafts the checks to make, clearly labelled.

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US recalls

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